Welcome to Belhaven Lobster

🦞 Welcome to Belhaven Lobster — Serving Chefs, Caterers & Home Cooks Alike

Sustainably caught shellfish from our boat Tangaroa

At Belhaven Lobster, we believe great shellfish should be accessible to everyone — from professional kitchens to backyard boils.

We proudly supply premium, live lobsters to both commercial clients and home cooks, offering the same level of quality, care, and sustainability to every customer we serve.

📝 What to Expect From the Belhaven Blog

Welcome to the official Belhaven Lobster blog — your new destination for all things lobster. Here's what you can look forward to:

✅ Sourcing Tips

Learn how to choose the best shellfish.We’ll break down the signs of freshness, what to look for in a live lobster supplier, and how to make confident, informed sourcing decisions for your kitchen or table.

🔪 Cooking Techniques

From sea to kitchen. We’ll share tips and techniques on preparing lobster the right way — including:

• Boiling & steaming times

• Butter-poaching for delicate texture

• Grilling whole lobsters

• Simple plating ideas for elevated presentations

Perfect for both professional chefs and weekend foodies!

🌱 Sustainability Insights

Why sourcing responsibly matters. Our blog will highlight how sustainable lobster fishing protects:

• Local ecosystems

• Future lobster populations

• Coastal communities that depend on fishing

You'll learn how your sourcing choices contribute to ocean conservation — without compromising on flavour or quality.

🌊 Why We’re Committed to Sustainability

At Belhaven Lobster, all of our shellfish is creel-caught meaning that we follow responsible fishing practices. This means:

• No trawling or ocean floor disruption

• Egg-bearing females are returned to the water

• Strict size regulations to protect lobster populations

It’s better for the sea. Better for the lobster. Better for you.

📬 Stay Connected

This blog is just getting started — and we’re excited to bring you more stories, guides, and behind-the-scenes insights from our boat to your table.

Be sure to:

• Bookmark this blog

• Follow us on Instagram or Facebook

• Reach out any time if you have questions or want to place an order

  
  

Thanks for being part of the Belhaven community. See you in the next post!